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The CIA’s Hollywood Secrets & Fetterman’s Staffer Mutiny | Ep.17
What was discussed
Trump envoys travel to Moscow for Ukraine talks0:00
- John Kiriakouassertion
Trump sent Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow for direct talks with Putin after Ratcliffe's visit.
- White House officialclip
Witkoff, Kushner, and Putin discussed substantive plans to be announced in coming weeks.
U.S. lacks leverage in Russia-Ukraine negotiations1:09
- John Kiriakouassertion
The White House has no new leverage over Moscow and Trump needs a win before midterms. Moscow is happy to receive the envoys because Russia will get rich if sanctions are lifted.
Russia helps Iran develop supersonic missile capabilities2:04
- John Kiriakouassertion
The Financial Times confirms Russia helped Iran develop supersonic missile capabilities via project C-430L. Military experts assess the weapon would most likely be used to hit ships.
Russia-Iran military cooperation and nuclear concerns3:27
- John Kiriakouassertion
Russia and Iran signed a strategic partnership agreement in January 2025 to improve military cooperation. The Financial Times reported Iranian scientists made a secret trip to Russia to potentially advance nuclear weapons work.
Ukraine will likely concede territory for peace deal4:45
- John Kiriakouspeculation
The Moscow talks will likely result in concessions from Ukraine. Ukraine will be fast-tracked for EU membership and declared a major non-NATO ally.
- John Kiriakouassertion
Ukrainians cannot win the war against Russia's nuclear power and drone supply.
CIA Hollywood liaison office produces pro-agency films9:17
- John Kiriakouassertion
The CIA established a branch 25 years ago to cooperate with Hollywood and make pro-CIA movies.
- John Kiriakouopinion
This Hollywood cooperation is propaganda.
Zero Dark Thirty perpetuates torture lie10:16
- John Kiriakouassertion
Zero Dark Thirty's sole purpose was to perpetuate the lie that CIA torture led to bin Laden's location. The filmmakers were given classified briefings and access to a compound mock-up in violation of the Espionage Act.
Kiriakou rescued Kite Runner child actors from Afghanistan12:25
- John Kiriakouassertion
Paramount hired him to rescue child actors from The Kite Runner after bootleg DVDs sparked death threats. He hired British mercenaries, bribed officials, and flew 27 people out on an Iranian airline to Dubai.
Wall Street Journal reports Fetterman neglects Senate duties22:01
- John Kiriakouassertion
The WSJ report claims Fetterman dodges constituents and shows little interest in his job.
- John Fettermanclip
The claims are lies, half-truths, innuendos, and smears from disgruntled staffers.
Fetterman's health and political future in doubt25:20
- John Kiriakouassertion
Fetterman is not of sound mind and has the worst attendance record in the Senate.
- John Kiriakouspeculation
Fetterman will likely not seek re-election due to health issues and low Democratic approval.
Pentagon polygraphing Joint Chiefs staff over leaks32:22
- John Kiriakouassertion
The Pentagon is polygraphing about 50 Joint Chiefs staff members over unauthorized leaks. The tests aim to ferret out leakers and intimidate others from speaking to the media.
Netanyahu lied about October 7th response36:03
- John Kiriakouassertion
Netanyahu's claim that he was never awakened on October 7th is a lie.
- John Kiriakouopinion
A conspiracy allowed the October 7th attack to proceed to give Israel a fig leaf for its Gaza campaign.
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